31 May 2016

Leaves

Welcome to this month's Garden Share Collective, hosted by Kyrstie from A Fresh Legacy and Kate from Rosehips and Rhubarb, the theme this month is LEAVES. Leaves, what would trees be without them? Bare, that's what they'd be. Without leaves a tree would have no means of making the energy it needs to grow through a process called photosynthesis, it...

21 May 2016

Repurpose - Reuse - Recycle

A monthly post to (hopefully) inspire you to look at old things in a new way. Pallets It never ceases to amaze me what people can do with some old pallets, a little time and imagination, below are a few examples. I couldn't find a source for this one, but I don't think it would be too hard to work out how to make it. It would look lovely on...

16 May 2016

Peas and Garlic

The peas I sowed on April 23rd are starting to emerge from the ground, the Purple Podded was the first, not quite 3 weeks after sowing. Only 4 out of the 10 seeds sown have sprouted so not a great germination rate, I sowed more  today and hopefully they will all germinate...

08 May 2016

Taking Stock

Dainty Swallowtail  Making: A crochet sampler afghan for my bed which will hopefully go a bit faster now that I have finally chosen which patterns to use Cooking: Creamy Pumpkin and Prosciutto Rigatoni, Creamy Chorizo Pasta and Homemade Pizza Drinking: Turmeric...